rectilinear
or rec·ti·lin·e·al
[ rek-tl-in-ee-er ]
/ ˌrɛk tlˈɪn i ər /
adjective
forming a straight line.
formed by straight lines.
characterized by straight lines.
moving in a straight line.
Origin of rectilinear
OTHER WORDS FROM rectilinear
rec·ti·lin·e·ar·ly, adverbWords nearby rectilinear
rectifiable,
rectification,
rectified spirit,
rectifier,
rectify,
rectilinear,
rectirostral,
rectitis,
rectitude,
rectitudinous,
recto
Example sentences from the Web for rectilinear
British Dictionary definitions for rectilinear
rectilinear
rectilineal
/ (ˌrɛktɪˈlɪnɪə) /
adjective
in, moving in, or characterized by a straight line or lines
the rectilinear propagation of light
consisting of, bounded by, or formed by a straight line or lines
Derived forms of rectilinear
rectilinearly or rectilineally, adverbScientific definitions for rectilinear
rectilinear
[ rĕk′tə-lĭn′ē-ər ]
Relating to, consisting of, or moving in a straight line or lines.